Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

5.0 (153 reviews) Helsinki, Finland
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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Finland’s stunning wilderness is just a short trip from downtown Helsinki, offering an easy-going city break suitable for all fitness levels. On this nature walking tour in Porkkala Peninsula, you’ll discover breathtaking coastal scenery, peaceful forests, and wonder in every season.

Keep an eye out for moose in the woods, white-tailed eagles, and slippery otter tracks in the winter snow as we explore this unspoiled landscape year-round. After an easy-going nature walk, we’ll enjoy a freshly prepared Finnish lunch by the sea—simple, local, and delicious.

Highlights:
• Led by a certified wilderness guide
• Fantastic photo opportunities along the coast
• Freshly prepared meals using traditional Finnish ingredients
• A Sustainable Travel Finland awarded tour

What's included

  • Finnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
  • Winter boots during snowy months and other warm accessories
  • Rainjackets in case of rain
  • As a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.

What to expect

  1. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
    Pass by
    Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps).

    Kindly be on time at the meeting point.

    The drive up to the nature reserve is 50 minutes one way.
  2. Porkkalanniemi
    3h
    In Porkkala our walk begins on a forest trail leading to an open-rock area which is the first display of the many diverse areas. This area will give us the opportunity to see what effects coastal weather has on the nearby forest.

    Shortly after, we find ourselves with a picturesque coastal view. There will be picnic tables to have a break and fill up on a prepared lunch with dessert. While the lunch is prepared, you can explore the nature or relax by the Baltic Sea.

    After some free-time exploration and lunch it is time to head back to civilization refreshed from this wholesome nature experience.

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    In total, you will spend around 3 hours in the Porkkalanniemi nature reserve, including an hour lunch break.
    Total walking distance is approx. 2.5–3 km. With transportation, the total duration of this nature tour is 4.5–5 hours.
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    Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and the Green Activities certificate.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

End point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
  • The tour runs rain or shine and is only canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions. If the tour is canceled, you will receive a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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